Average Rent in Allen, TX
15 apartment buildings, 602 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,785/mo
Cheapest
$1,058/mo
Properties
15
Units
602
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Allen, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Allen, TX Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments
300 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75023, USA
Watterscape Urban Residential
930 Ridgeview Dr, Allen, TX 75013, USA
The Lofts at Watters Creek
935 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013, USA
MAA Times Square
7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070, USA
Magnolia on the Green
1845 Chelsea Blvd, Allen, TX 75013, USA
Bexley Lake Forest
5201 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070, USA
Alta Magnolia
1245 Blue Tractor Ln, Allen, TX 75013, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments 300 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75023, USA | $1,058 | $1,438 | $1.47 | 3.9 (315) | 6 |
| 2 | Watterscape Urban Residential 930 Ridgeview Dr, Allen, TX 75013, USA | $1,199 | $1,665 | $2.13 | 3.9 (190) | 218 |
| 3 | The Lofts at Watters Creek 935 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013, USA | $1,230 | $1,708 | $1.72 | 4.2 (304) | 24 |
| 4 | MAA Times Square 7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070, USA | $1,239 | $1,579 | $1.51 | 4.4 (227) | 32 |
| 5 | Magnolia on the Green 1845 Chelsea Blvd, Allen, TX 75013, USA | $1,245 | $1,503 | $1.84 | 4.5 (267) | 9 |
| 6 | Bexley Lake Forest 5201 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070, USA | $1,254 | $1,688 | $1.55 | 3.8 (210) | 11 |
| 7 | Alta Magnolia 1245 Blue Tractor Ln, Allen, TX 75013, USA | $1,254 | $1,945 | $2.23 | 4.8 (147) | 97 |
Explore Each Property
Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments
3.9 (315)300 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75023, USA
Watterscape Urban Residential
3.9 (190)930 Ridgeview Dr, Allen, TX 75013, USA
The Lofts at Watters Creek
4.2 (304)935 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013, USA
MAA Times Square
4.4 (227)7951 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070, USA
Magnolia on the Green
4.5 (267)1845 Chelsea Blvd, Allen, TX 75013, USA
Bexley Lake Forest
3.8 (210)5201 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070, USA
Allen, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Allen, TX is $1,785 per month, based on 602 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,058 at Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments to $3,226 at Crestview Townhomes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,390/mo | $1,254/mo | 24 |
| 1 Bed | $1,553/mo | $1,058/mo | 385 |
| 2 Bed | $2,198/mo | $1,456/mo | 173 |
| 3 Bed | $3,148/mo | $1,854/mo | 20 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Allen, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Allen, TX averages $1,553/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,198/mo. At the local median household income of $129,130, that works out to 17% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Allen, TX at $1,877/mo. The current tracked market average runs 5% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Allen, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Allen, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$71,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,785/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,058/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in Allen, TX is $129,130 , about 51% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Allen, TX
Overall prices in Allen, TX runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Allen, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,785 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,591/mo |
Population
107,684
Median household income
$129,130
Census median rent
$1,877/mo
Rent as % of income
30.9%
Median age
38.5
Mean commute
28 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How Allen, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Allen, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $2,013 | +13% | 200 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,770 | -1% | 151 |
| Addison, TX | $1,857 | +4% | 146 |
| Houston, TX | $2,269 | +27% | 75 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,627 | -9% | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,033 | +14% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Allen, TX?
The average rent in Allen, TX is $1,785 per month, based on 602 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Allen, TX?
The lowest available rent in Allen, TX starts at $1,058 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Allen, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Allen, TX average $1,553/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,058/mo across 385 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Allen, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Allen, TX average $2,198/mo. Units start from $1,456/mo across 173 units currently listed.
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